CIS 251 - Management Information Systems

5 credits

Prerequisites
BA 104 or MATH& 107 or higher, or instructor permission.

Elements of information processing systems are covered with emphasis on design, development and management of computer-based information systems. Extensive use of online activities will be utilized. The course looks at how a modern organization collects, distributes, organizes and manages information. The approach will be sociotechnical, i.e., both technical and behavioral considerations will be examined.

Theory Hours
5 theory hours.

Vocational Program Course
Vocational program course.

AA General Elective
May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Course Outcomes

To develop an understanding of what information systems are, how they work and their uses within an organization
Learn how information systems affect the organizations and its employees
Develop an understanding of how information systems can make a firm more competitive and successful
View MIS as a multidisciplinary field
Develop the skill to Internet tools for communication and information research
Work closely and effectively within groups
To develop an understanding of what information systems are, how they work and their uses within an organization